There are a number of ways to report a crime. If you feel uncomfortable, ask a friend or family member to be with you for support or contact the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 to talk about your options.

Loss and Grief Video Series

The Victims Support Agency has produced a series of videos that explore the stories of five people who have lost loved ones to violent crime, documenting both the emotional effects of the crime and their experience of the trial process.

Losing a loved one to crime may be the most painful and confronting experience you can go through.

At the start, you might feel shocked, angry and confused.

You might feel numb, and not believe that this has happened to you.

You'll have trouble coping with the little things of day to day life.

Later, you may experience depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder.

The effects of crime are many

The series gives an insight into the way grief affected their lives, and how they've learned to manage these effects.

Support for victims of crime

The Victorian Government’s Victims of Crime Helpline provides free information, support and referral to victims of violent crime.

It’s the gateway for victims to receive a range of services to help them manage the effects of crime.

Research shows that victims benefit from receiving support early, both in terms of helping their recovery and improving their experience of the criminal justice system.